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Positive feelings and expectations

Adjectives for good fortune, satisfaction and positive expectations.

A1A2B1B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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fortunate

adjective · 3 examples
  1. We were fortunate to find a room at short notice.
  2. She felt fortunate to have such supportive friends.
  3. It was fortunate that nobody was hurt.

lucky

adjective · 3 examples
  1. I was lucky to find my lost keys.
  2. She had a lucky escape from the storm.
  3. The lucky winner received a new bike.

hopeful

adjective · 3 examples
  1. We are hopeful about the new project.
  2. She remained hopeful that the weather would improve.
  3. His voice sounded hopeful after the interview.

optimistic

adjective · 3 examples
  1. She is optimistic about the team's chances.
  2. We remain optimistic despite the delays.
  3. His optimistic attitude helped the group keep working.

relieved

adjective · 3 examples
  1. I was relieved to hear that everyone was safe.
  2. She looked relieved when the keys were found.
  3. We felt relieved after the difficult journey ended.

thrilled

adjective · 3 examples
  1. She was thrilled to receive the invitation.
  2. The children were thrilled by the surprise visit.
  3. We are thrilled with the final result.

content

adjective · 3 examples
  1. He felt content in his quiet new home.
  2. She seemed content with the simple meal.
  3. We were content to spend the evening together.

welcome

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The rain was a welcome change after the heat.
  2. Your help is always welcome.
  3. The break provided some welcome rest.

fond

adjective · 3 examples
  1. She is very fond of her grandparents.
  2. He has always been fond of this little town.
  3. We grew fond of the neighbors.

keen

adjective · 3 examples
  1. She is keen to learn another language.
  2. He is a keen gardener.
  3. The students were keen to try the experiment.

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